Global warming poses an unprecedented threat to the survival of the natural world and the fish and wildlife Americans cherish. With the Senate poised to take on a comprehensive energy and climate bill, we have a historic opportunity to revive the rural economy and create new American jobs while securing clean air and water for future generations by restoring our lands and waterways. In order to protect our communities and economy, climate and energy legislation must dedicate 5% of total allowance value to safeguarding our natural resources from changing climates.

The Wilderness Society has led a diverse coalition to ensure revenues from a cap-and-trade system go to protecting our natural resources from the effects of global warming. Recently, we produced a coalition factsheet that helps explains why natural resources matter, the risks global warming poses to these assets, and why it’s important to protect them.